Page 2 - Southern Exposure - October '21

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The Feast of Little Italy. With on Me,” “Endless Nights,” The Food – Now That’s Italian!
that being said and knowing and “Thief of Hearts,” and With every step you take
all the hardships that all of Debbie Deb performing her in Abacoa, visitors will find
us experienced one way or ’80s hits “Lookout Weekend” food vendors serving up
another through COVID, I and “When I Hear Music.” authentic Italian dishes –
felt it was important for me These electronic sounds will from fresh pasta, pizza in
to make a gesture to show have everyone dancing to brick ovens, sausage and
how thankful we are and that the music spinning by D.J. peppers, fried raviolis,
we are here for you, and we Anthony Mangini. and new plant-based food.
are one community together,” Saturday Night Fever will Then, enjoy not-to-be-
said Jerry Somma, founder be in the air with The Original missed Italian desserts with
and producer of the festival. Studio 54 Band (11-piece) homemade zeppoli with
Cheers to the next 20 performing disco’s greatest Lorrianna Colozzo powdered sugar, sfogliatella,
years, we will offer three new hits. Also performing, from and cannoli. Joseph’s Classic
areas for the festival. The Galbani Chef Marco The Voice, pop sensation, Austin Giorgio and from KC and Market will be featured to
Peroni Bar, the Aperol Spritz Sciortino the Sunshine Band, Maria De Crecenzo. enjoy many of their specialty
Piazza and the Voga Prosecco Sunday will be a special day at the Feast, as headlining will items. If Italian food is what Cannoli stack
and Bellini Lounge, a great place to relax and enjoy the sights be The Mystics who will pay tribute to our friend, Tommy you crave, then the Feast is
and sounds of the Feast. Mara who passed away this year. Come hear music from the the place to be.
Experience national and local chefs that come out to the ’50s and ’60s that rocked the charts with doo-wop hits. The About Little Smiles – The Feast Of Little Italy’s Official
Feast of Little Italy and demonstrate how to cook specialty Mystics known for their golden classics “Hushabye,” “Don’t Charity
Italian dishes. This year, The La Cucina Galbani Cooking Take the Stars,” and more! Also performing will be local The Feast is committed each year to supporting Little
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stage will be featured on the main stage runway style leading soprano, Lorrianna Colozzo and young sensation, Aviana Smiles, an organization that works tirelessly to bring
into the open-air lawn seating for everyone to enjoy. On Rossi and a Feast favorite, Franco Corso. smiles to the faces of children by giving kids the chance
Saturday and Sunday Galbani’s “kitchen” will be filled with to be kids during difficult times. The nonprofit provides
nationally known chefs like most notable, Galbani Celebrity gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious
Chef Marco Sciortino, from the hit TV show “Come Dine illness, homelessness, or tragedy. To learn more visit www.
with Me,” and local favorites Erik Pettersen from Evo, and littlesmilesfl.org.
Anthony Acampa from “Fat’s Where the Flavor is,” and Nina About The Feast Of Little Italy
Tomasik from Nina’s Fresh Bakery, and Chef Thomas from It began 20 years ago with a dream and a vision to create
Tavern Pi, as they create special Italian dishes right before an experience rich in Italian culture to share. With family
your eyes! tradition and values at the core of its mission, the Feast
New this year, you can reserve party options with a continues to serve as the signature event that brings together
private VIP villa, located near the stage for your enjoyment, generations in a celebration of marked contributions by
including a large table, ten seats, complimentary bottle of great Italians. Through food, music, art, and history, over
wine and waiter/waitress service or enjoy reserved pod the three-day festival, we remain steadfast in encouraging
seating with four chairs, table and waiter/waitress service the importance of bringing together the community, rooted
included. in the importance of family. We remain dedicated to staying
For the entire family, there will be rides and games for all The Mystics mindful about the hardships that our ancestors endured in
ages. Little Smiles will be on site with fun kids’ activities. migration to this great country and proud of our Italian
Entertainment: American heritage.
The Feast is pleased to announce the return of its fabulous Calendar Announcement:
Master of Ceremonies - Virginia Sinicki, on-air personality The 20th Annual Feast of Little Italy presented by Alfa
from the KVJ show on 97. 9 WRMF. Romeo and Maserati of Stuart – Nov. 5 to 7, (Friday, 4 to 10
The celebration kicks off on stage with a Friday night p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8
freestyle party with Angelo Venuto and featuring Cynthia p.m. at Abacoa in Jupiter. The celebrated three-day family
known with her ’90s hits “Dreamboy/Dreamgirl,” “Change Italian street festival will have national entertainment,
authentic food, festival rides and games, free cooking
demonstrations and more. Admission and parking are
free. VIP Reserved Pods and Private Villas are available
through Eventbrite.com. For more information visit,www.
feastoflittleitaly.com.

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